University of Canberra
English language proficiency
University of Canberra recognises a number of English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. These are set out in the following tables, together with the minimum results required.
PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT home edition and OET@Home tests are not assessed.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 81 overall (min. 16 in reading and listening, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 47 in listening, 48 in reading, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 102 overall (min. 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 65 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 191 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 191 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 191 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 350 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College International Foundation Studies | Successful completion | |
| University of Canberra College Diploma (Standard) | Successful completion |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 25 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 59 in reading, 58 in listening, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 185 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 350 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Not accepted May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level | Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development | |
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in General Paper or English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English language and Literature in English | |
| STPM | C pass in 920 Literature in English | |
| University of Canberra College International Foundation Studies | Successful completion | |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 4 (AE4) | 70% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| University of Canberra College Diploma (Standard) | Successful completion |
If you are looking to apply for nursing and midwifery courses, you must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 91 overall (min. 22 in reading and listening, 23 in writing and 24 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| IELTS |
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| PTE Academic | 63 overall (min. 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 76 in speaking and 60 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Min. 350 in listening and writing, 360 in reading and speaking |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| Primary Language Pathway | Six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English, including at least two years between Years 7 and 12, in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the USA. |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 67 overall (min. 24 in reading, 16 in listening, 19 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 47 in listening, 59 in reading, 54 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 81 overall (min. 16 in reading and listening, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 48 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 300 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: English A2 at higher or standard level May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level | Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass at full Advanced (A2) or higher 2 (H2) level in one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development | |
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in General Paper or English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English language and Literature in English | |
| STPM | C pass in 920 Literature in English | |
| University of Canberra College International Foundation Studies | Successful completion | |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre English for Academic Purposes Plus (EAP Plus) | 65% overall with no result below 60% in any of the reading, writing, listening or speaking results | |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 4 (AE4) | 60% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| University of Canberra College Diploma (Standard) | Successful completion | |
| ANU College Access English | Successful completion with overall grade of 60% |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 81 overall (min. 25 in reading, 16 in listening, 19 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 59 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 300 in listening and speaking, 350 in reading and writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College AE4 | 70% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least one (1) year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 67 overall (min. 16 in reading and listening, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 48 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 169 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 169 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 169 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 290 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 4 in English A1 or English A2 at standard or higher level or Grade 5 in English B at higher level May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard or higher level or Grade 5 in English B at higher level | Diploma must be awarded |
| European Baccalaureate | 60% in English as an Obligatory subject (Language I or II) | Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) Level or B pass at Advanced Subsidiary (AS) or Higher 1 (H1) level in one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development | |
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in any English or Humanities subject listed above in A Levels | |
| HKDSE | 3 in English subject | |
| STPM | C in English language or English Literature | |
| University of Canberra College International Foundation Studies | Successful completion | |
| TAFE NSW Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion | |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 3 (AE3) | 60% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTO) Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English – Further Studies | Successful completion | |
| University of Canberra College Diploma (Standard) | Successful completion | |
| ANU College Access English | Overall grade of 60% |
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secondary Study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 102 overall (min. 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 59 in reading, 58 in listening, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 191 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 350 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
If you are looking to apply for nursing and midwifery courses, you must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secondary Study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 25 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 59 in reading, 58 in listening, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 185 overall with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 350 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level | Diploma must be awarded |
If you are looking to apply for nursing and midwifery courses, you must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in reading, listening and writing and 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| IELTS |
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Results may be accepted from one test sitting, or from a maximum of two sittings of the same English language test within a 12-month period, subject to UC's English Language proficiency requirements. |
| Primary Language Pathway | Six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English, including at least two years between Years 7 and 12, in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the USA |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 67 overall (min. 24 in reading, 16 in listening, 19 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 47 in listening, 59 in reading, 54 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secondary Study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 81 overall (min. 16 in listening and reading, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 48 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 300 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level | Diploma must be awarded |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Post-secondary study | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 81 overall (min. 25 in reading, 16 in listening, 19 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 59 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 overall (min. 169 in listening and speaking, min. 185 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 300 in listening and speaking, 350 in reading and writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College AE4 | 70% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secondary Study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 67 overall (min. 16 in reading and listening, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 48 in reading, 47 in listening, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 169 overall with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 290 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard or higher level or Grade 5 in English B at higher level | Diploma must be awarded |
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses (instruction was in English) | Successful completion, with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study (instruction was in English) | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | 94 overall | Only internet-based results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 185 overall | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 overall | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 overall | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 4 | 70% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| Other | Refer to the UC Coursework English Proficiency Requirements |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion, with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | 94 overall (min. 25 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking and 27 in writing) | Only internet-based results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 59 in reading, 58 in listening, 76 in speaking and 69 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 185 with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 with no individual score below 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 4 (AE4) | 70% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| Other | Refer to the UC Coursework English Proficiency Requirements |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Successful completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion, with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | 108 overall (min. 27 in reading, 26 in listening, 28 in speaking and 30 in writing) | Only internet-based results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 8.0 overall (min. 8.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 82 overall (min. 70 in reading, 69 in listening, 88 in speaking and 85 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 200 overall with no individual score below 200 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Other | Refer to the UC Coursework English Proficiency Requirements |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of three years of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland | Language of instruction must be English |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) | Score of 4 in all areas | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT) | Assessment of A in all areas | |
| Other | Refer to the UC Coursework English Proficiency Requirements |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Senior secondary study | Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) comparable with the NSW HSC in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Equivalent AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Successful completion with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary preparation course, including Australian university foundation courses | Successful completion, with a full-time equivalence of 1 year in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 1 year of full-time AQF Level 7 (Bachelor) and above in one of the countries/territories listed on the UAC English language proficiency webpage | Language of instruction must be English |
| TOEFL iBT 120-point scale | 81 overall (min. 16 in reading and listening, 19 in speaking and writing) | Only Internet-based results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 47 in listening, 48 in reading, 54 in speaking and 51 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale (CES) | 176 with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 with no individual score below 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Minimum score of 300 in all four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| University of Canberra College English Language Centre Academic English 4 (AE4) | 60% overall and meets assessment requirements as per the unit outline. | |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 4 in English A1 or English A2 at standard or higher level or Grade 5 in English B at higher level May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at standard or higher level or Grade 5 in English B at higher level | Diploma must be awarded |
| European Baccalaureate | 60% in English as an Obligatory subject (Language I or II) | Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | Minimum grade of C in English or humanities subject or Minimum grade of B in English or humanities subject at AS level Humanities subjects include: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Government and Politics, Global Perspectives and Research, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development | |
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | Minimum grade of B in any English or Humanities subject listed above in A Levels | |
| Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTO) Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English – Further Studies | Successful completion | |
| ANU College Access English | Overall grade of 60% | |
| TAFE NSW Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion | |
| Other | Refer to the UC Coursework English Proficiency Requirements |
General information for University of Canberra
Location
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University of Canberra, Kirinari Street, Bruce ACT 2617